Nick Foles spent time with Robert Griffin III in February at the NFL Scouting Combine. Now Foles is getting ready to see Griffin this weekend, when Foles is expected to make his first start for the Eagles against the Redskins.

“RG3, he’s a very energetic guy, very lively,” Foles told reporters. “He’s an incredible athlete. From talking to him, you know, he’s just a really good individual and I have a lot of respect for him. He’s been doing a great job, he did a great job in college, and he does a great job carrying himself. I respect him a lot.”

Nick Foles is set to to start for the Eagles in Week 11. (AP Photo)

With Michael Vick still recovering from a concussion, Foles will be trying to help the fading Eagles (3-6) halt a five-game losing streak. Vick has taken a pounding playing behind the Eagles’ porous offensive line. Foles said if he had to take punishment Sunday, he had learned how to handle it from watching Vick.

“I’ve watched Mike all year. I’ve learned a lot from him and the guy’s a tough dude,” Foles said. “One of the toughest guys I’ve ever seen. He gets hit, he gets right back up, and he keeps firing. He’s not afraid to launch. He’s not afraid to fire it. He fights, he gets up and I respect him for that and I always will.”

If Foles plays well Sunday, it could be a step toward him keeping the starting job for the remainder of the season. The Redskins already have their quarterback of the future. Foles wants to give the Eagles more reason to believe they have their quarterback of the future as well.